Tank Update

My aquarium is finally dirted and I even bothered to add some peat moss and bits of clay!

I got so many splinters from this

Clay

A little cloudy but should clear up soon and I'll add more plants

My Aquarium Plans

As most of you know (or should know if you have looked at my other blogs) I have a planted 30 gallon aquarium.  However, it only has a gravel substrate instead of something more beneficial for plant growth.  This is because those substrates are kind of expensive especially for larger aquariums.  But, recently I've been looking online for a better alternative and came across dirt.  That's right, good old-fashioned organic dirt.

With this in mind I've been thinking about how to accomplish it.  Getting the dirt is easy but apparently it needs at least a week to settle (because the ammonia spikes) and it's safe to add fish.  In the mean time I have nowhere to put my 20-something fishes.  And then, I'm going to add more plants.

(This is my aquarium, that fish I focus on at first is an African Featherfin Catfish, named Jason)

A Day In Seattle

After visiting Uwajimaya I was on my way to the Noodle Shop when I heard a bunch of sharp pops, firecrackers.  I had stumbled upon a Parade!  It made my day.

Seattle Aquarium

New Cat Scratcher for Sweetheart (was a success)